Henry Ellis a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. "AikiWeb" has published 4 articles to add to their popular Ellis Amdur article collection of "It Had to be Felt" `IHTBF`.

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Welcome to the site of ` Henry Ellis Shihan `

As a student, and pioneer of British Aikido from the 1950s, also, being one of the very first of a group of just five dan grades [black belts] approved and graded by the legendary Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, we were the only 5 dan grades for Aikido in the UK at that time.

I am often asked how I became involved in the Martial Arts.

For me there is much more than simply being involved with MA, it is more about a life from childhood living through WW2, of survival, self discipline - strength of character, determination, sporting fitness, these are the events that culminate to make a person achieve their ultimate goal. a goal where everything is earned and nothing is given.

This page offers those interested ? an insight in to a life that encompasses all the above, and much more.

Henry Ellis co-author of ` Positive Aikido `.

Aikido History stories - K Abbe, M Nakazono, M Noro, K Chiba.

AikiWeb Articles- Henry Ellis and TK Chiba Shihan." There we were -Two Handsome Young Men "

The Shameless Betrayal of the History and Lineage of UK Aikido

Click photo for expose on `Martial Arts Encyclopedia ` - [accessed over 80,000 times] The expose of Mr Jack Poole and the shameless British Aikido Board (BAB ) the UK governing body for Aikido - together they conspired to change not only the legacy left by the late Budo Master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, but also the UK history of Aikido - Karate - Kendo and Judo - This fraudulent conduct is also exposed on the following blogs ```British Aikido Board Exposed Blog ``` - - ``` Jack Poole Aikido Controversy Blog ``- [ links in box below ] Sadly, what makes this whole disgraceful story of fraud and deceit inflicted by the knowing on the unknowing genuine Aikidoka in the UK today, and long into the future, when Mr Poole's shameless associates continue to perpetrate the myths of Mr Poole's dubious background, until such times that the original pioneers are no longer here to expose them for what they are, MYTHS - the myths become factual. It is the collective unashamed amount of people who despite the `proven facts ` are prepared to support not only Mr Poole, but also the disgusting sham which continues to this day. - maybe it was simply misguided loyalty - or maybe it was to protect their dubious grades ? - or perhaps it is both ?

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`Positive Aikido` a perfect `Traditional` Gift

Sold on Amazon USA & UK - Positive Aikido a true story of Traditional Aikido from its 1950s UK origins with the Budo legend Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. The book written by direct students Henry Ellis Shihan and Derek Eastman Shihan authored by senior USA news editor and student Dave Rogers Sensei. If you are looking for a factual traditional experience ? then this book is for you, then again, if your choice is fantasy Aikido, such as floating around the universe with a touch of magic Ki ? be warned this book is not for you, keep your money or put your money in a charity box. Happy reading – regards Henry Ellis

Don Bayney - Japanese Swords - London UK

TK Chiba Shihan dies peacefully at home 5th June 2015 - R.I.P.

Click image to visit Chiba Sensei's memorial site - we are sorry to report the passing of TK Chiba Sensei who died peacefully at his home in San Diego USA - Chiba Sensei the last of the true Budo men of Aikido -- R.I.P.Sensei.- - Henry Ellis personal assistant to Chiba Sensei 1967 - 1972.

Positive Aikido the Book - A story of effective Traditional Aikido.

Click photo: ~ A honest book on Traditional Aikido ~ If you are looking for fantasy Aikido or floating around the planets ? forget it, keep your money in your purse...Available on Amazon.

1966 first meeting between TK Chiba - H Ellis - Story on Aikiweb

Click photo for the article - "Two Handsome Young Men" - Henry Ellis a direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and assistant from 1957 - 1967 to Ken Williams Sensei the BAC National Coach - Henry Ellis also assistant to TK Chiba 1967 - 1972 - recalls the arrival of Kazuo Chiba Sensei to the UK in 1966 and the following impact on UK Aikido which would change forever

Letter from: TK Chiba Shihan - Henry Ellis

Extract:" The reason for this invitation is in recognition of and respect for your sincere devotion, commitment and persistence in the cause of British Aikido for over half a century, to begin as pioneers and being the first black belt students in Great Britain recognised by Hombu". TK Chiba Shihan. - - Photo 1967 - H Ellis - TK Chiba

Rik Ellis - Henry Ellis - Jay Dods Ellis.

Aikido and MMA - From 1955 - The early Aikido taught by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, included - atemi - kicking and punching - Rik Ellis UK1 Light Heavyweight Champion - Henry Ellis Shihan - 18 yr old Jay Dods Ellis UK1 Lightweight champion - "UCMMA 34 " 1st - June - 2013 - Jay knocked out Gary Kewley in the first round in 17 seconds with an Aikido high head kick at the UCMMA - Troxy London - Jay's record is now 10 wins - 0 draws - 1 loss. ~ Rik Ellis has won all his fights todate in the first round ~ Jay has won 8 out of 10 fights in the first round.

British Aikido Board ` more ` Intimidation.

Visit the "British Aikido Board" Blog to read of the British BiranKai London AikiKai website content that has the BAB chairman blowing smoke from his exhaust. The British BiranKai mentioned the words -Traditional - History - Lineage which are considered offensive by the BAB.

Henry Ellis presents Title Belt

Rik Ellis - Aikido - MMA

My son Rik Ellis is a student of Aikido and MMA / Cage ~ Click photo to visit his site and read the article " Aikido in MMA "

New Book Soon !!!!

New book " Positive Aikido - Hidden Knowledge " we are pleased that with the approval Mrs Alice Foster the widow of our late friend Haydn Foster Sensei we will place a dedication page with a photo of Foster Sensei.

Genuine Japanese Swords

Contact or visit Don Bayney UKs leading expert for genuine Japanese artifacts. We do not buy or sell imitation weapons. Click link ~>.

The Doshu & Henry Ellis

Henry Ellis - Derek Eastman & Haydn Foster met the Doshu in Cardiff on the 19th of June 2010. All three Aikido pioneers now have their certificates signed by both the founder OSensei Ueshiba and his grandson the present Doshu.

Articles by Henry Ellis

1st ? Filmed ~ British Aikido Display 1963

Scroll down to bottom of the main page for the old 8mm film converted to video. 1963. Taken at the USAF European Judo Championships USAF Base West Drayton ~ H Ellis ~ D Eastman ~ G Goodwin.

Masahilo Nakazono ~ H Ellis 1992

Click photo ~ Henry Ellis spends time with his old teacher in Sante Fe NM USA in 1992.

TK Chiba & Henry Ellis

TK Chiba & Henry Ellis at a lunch get together 2010.

Derek Eastman ~ The Doshu ~ Henry Ellis ~ Haydn Foster

Click photo ~ Derek Eastman ~ The Doshu ~ Henry Ellis ~ Haydn Foster at a personal meeting in the Doshu's hotel suite where they were presented with their AikiKai Hombu 6th dan.

H Ellis ~ TK Chiba ~ D Eastman

We were guests at the TK Chiba 40th celebration dinner in 2006.

Kenshiro Abbe & Tadashi Abe

Click photo ~ The Budo masters who were the first to teach Aikido in the UK. They were true teachers of Budo, they taught Aikido as a Martial Art long before the arrival of the ``Plastic Samurai ``..... Click photo ~ New article " KyuShinDo is not a Martial Art "

The ``Hut Dojo`` 1955

The now famous Hut Dojo was a Judo Dojo and the birthplace of British Aikido in 1955...Re-named the " Abbe School of Budo ".

D Eastman ~ Bill Woods ~ H Ellis

The late Bill Woods Sensei was one of the most influential men in British Budo. In the 1950s he was the LJS Judo Champion ~ Personel aide to Kenshiro Abbe Sensei ~ Woods Sensei received the first diploma number one for Kendo from Abbe Sensei.

H Ellis ~ M Harada Sensei ~ D Eastman

It was good to meet up again with Harada Sensei as guests in 2006 for the " TK Chiba Sensei 40th Celebration " dinner .